LCHIEN
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Last Activity: Today, 09:47 PM
Joined: 12-27-2002
Location: Katy, TX, USA.
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I had 17 new windows installed yesterday. For most of the day I had several 4x6 foot holes in my walls open to the outside when it was in the upper nineties.... -
When I called the A/C service company it was Friday afternoon. Their first offer was, "Is Monday OK" to which I responded, "No," ...Leave a comment:
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well something went right.
I know the AC worked fine yesterday. Today both of us went out and came back after noon. By 1:30 it seemed to be getting warm so I checked the AC and...Last edited by LCHIEN; 08-14-2026, 07:20 PM. -
Man, what king of gorilla screws the dust cap on so tight it extrudes the o ring seal?
Should be just fingertight.Last edited by LCHIEN; 08-12-2026, 01:47 AM.Leave a comment:
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I had a long discussion with AI discussing all the hvac info. House size. Window area, location electricity rates, and AI suggested i might save 200-300...Leave a comment:
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This is where I say, I'll cut and assemble the wood, you guys finish it however you like....Leave a comment:
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yep, for sure. We have to trim the trees every 2-3 years. I used to power wash the drive but its too much work for this old man now.
Trying...Last edited by LCHIEN; 08-02-2026, 10:36 PM.Leave a comment:
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Summer 2026
Its so darn hot here in Houston, every day been in the high 90s with feels like temps hitting 100-112.
Shops not air conditioned so I sneak out...Last edited by LCHIEN; 08-01-2026, 08:38 PM. -
this SDZ post I posted a chart of how car tire presures vary with temperatures. approx every 12 deg F makes a PSI difference.
https://ww...Leave a comment:
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Stanley’s Law states that
for every screwdriver bit, there is an equal and opposite screw
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I've got some cheap 12V inflator that plugs into the cigarette lighter plug. Haven't used it for years. I just run a 50 ft PU air hose to the car from...
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clickable coupon for $10.79 right now -
Here's one that plugs in and has an outlet on the side. You don't need to build anything.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/386129962760?_skw=tim...Leave a comment:
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Shop timer
I built this timer for the shop, you can get the module for around 10-12 bucks amazon or eBay.
It allows selection of discrete on intervals 5 min,...Last edited by LCHIEN; 07-22-2026, 12:31 PM.
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